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My name is Liliana L'Aurora, a Lawyer registered with the Bar Association of Latina. I practise business distress law and over-indebtedness, in line with the Business Distress Code. Crisis Manager in over-indebtedness procedures and insolvency proceedings. I am registered with the Register of Crisis Managers and the OCC of Latina.

I have gained practical experience working at the De Felice Law Firm, with a focus on bankruptcy proceedings and real estate sales. I provide consultation in the following areas: commercial law, family law, debt recovery, civil liability.

Graduated in Law from La Sapienza University in Rome, I continue to develop myself with advanced training courses, including those on the Business Distress Code.

I offer remote legal consultation at the national level, using digital tools to allow consultations at a distance in complete security.

• Does the law firm handle legal matters related to Cosenza?
  • The firm provides specialised legal counsel on matters involving Cosenza and the surrounding territory — irrespective of the client's place of residence.
  • From property disputes to local regulations, employment law to family matters: should a case be connected to Cosenza or neighbouring municipalities such as San Cosmo Albanese, Tarsia, Santa Sofia d'Epiro, the firm is available to assist.
  • Consultations are conducted remotely via video call or telephone, without the need to attend the office in person.
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• Can legal assistance be obtained for a matter involving Cosenza without residing there?
  • The firm handles legal matters connected to the territory of Cosenza and surrounding municipalities, regardless of where the client is based.
  • Cases involving local real estate, commercial activities, contracts, inheritance and disputes tied to the following areas are fully covered: San Cosmo Albanese, Tarsia, Santa Sofia d'Epiro, San Demetrio Corone, Vaccarizzo Albanese, San Giorgio Albanese, San Lorenzo del Vallo, Terranova da Sibari, Cervicati, Spezzano Albanese.
  • The firm is available to provide qualified legal assistance tailored to each specific situation.
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• Does the firm assist with online fraud, cryptocurrency scams, trading fraud or family law matters connected to Cosenza?
  • The firm assists victims of online fraud, cryptocurrency scams and unauthorised trading platforms connected to the Cosenza area, conducting a preliminary legal assessment to determine whether the conditions exist to pursue fund recovery, and providing support in filing complaints with the Postal Police.
  • The firm also handles family law matters — separation, divorce, child custody and contested inheritance — connected to the territory of Cosenza and surrounding municipalities such as San Cosmo Albanese, Tarsia, Santa Sofia d'Epiro.
  • Whether the client has been defrauded by a fraudulent broker, suffered losses through an abusive crypto platform, or requires legal support in a family dispute, a remote consultation can be arranged from any location.
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• Does the firm provide legal assistance for over-indebtedness and debt crisis procedures connected to Cosenza?
  • The firm offers specialised legal assistance for over-indebtedness procedures under Italian Law No. 3/2012 and the Business Crisis Code (D.Lgs. 14/2019), assisting both private individuals and sole traders connected to the Cosenza area.
  • Available procedures include the debt restructuring plan, the consumer arrangement, and the controlled liquidation of assets — instruments designed to provide a lawful and structured resolution to situations of financial distress.
  • Clients residing in or holding assets within San Cosmo Albanese, Tarsia, Santa Sofia d'Epiro, San Demetrio Corone, Vaccarizzo Albanese, San Giorgio Albanese, San Lorenzo del Vallo, Terranova da Sibari, Cervicati, Spezzano Albanese and surrounding municipalities may access these procedures with the support of the firm.
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INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS REQUIRING REAL ESTATE AND INHERITANCE LAW ASSISTANCE IN COSENZA

• Inherited property in Cosenza — assistance for Argentine and Brazilian heirs
  • Descendants of Italian emigrants residing in Argentina or Brazil frequently inherit property in Cosenza or neighbouring municipalities in Cosenza. In many instances, the succession chain involves multiple generations and requires reconstruction of civil status documentation across Italian and South American registries. The firm regularly handles cases involving apostilled foreign documents, consular certificates, and multi-party successions where co-heirs reside on different continents. Where the inherited property is encumbered by debts or building irregularities, the firm advises on acceptance with benefit of inventory under Articles 484 and following of the Italian Civil Code, or on strategic renunciation under Article 519 of the Italian Civil Code.
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• Real estate acquisition near Cosenza for German and Swiss buyers
  • German and Swiss nationals represent a significant share of foreign property purchasers in Calabria. Whether acquiring a primary residence, a holiday home, or an investment property in the Cosenza area, the purchaser must contend with Italian conveyancing procedures, cadastral verifications, building compliance assessments, and a taxation framework distinct from that of Germany or Switzerland. The bilateral conventions for the avoidance of double taxation between Italy and each country have direct implications for property income and capital gains. The firm offers dedicated assistance in German legal terminology where required, with the aim of supporting the client's interests from preliminary inquiry through to registration.
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• Italian property inheritance for US and Canadian heirs in Cosenza
  • A United States or Canadian citizen who has inherited real property in Cosenza or in the province of Cosenza is required to complete the Italian succession procedure, regardless of residence abroad. The process entails filing a declaration of succession with the competent Revenue Agency, settling applicable inheritance taxes — which differ substantially from US estate tax provisions — and registering the transfer with the local land registry. Where building code violations affect the property, preliminary regularisation may be necessary before any disposition. Remote assistance may be provided for the principal procedural steps, which may allow the heir to fulfil obligations without travelling to Calabria, depending on the specific circumstances of the case.
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• Cross-border property transactions between France and Cosenza
  • French nationals acquiring or inheriting property in Cosenza benefit from EU Succession Regulation No. 650/2012, which permits the choice of applicable law for succession matters. However, the Italian conveyancing system, cadastral regime, and building compliance framework remain exclusively governed by Italian law. The firm provides French-speaking clients with structured guidance through each phase of the real estate transaction or succession procedure in Cosenza, ensuring alignment with both Italian regulatory requirements and the client's obligations under French fiscal law, including reporting to the Direction générale des finances publiques.
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• Selling inherited Italian property from abroad — Cosenza and Cosenza
  • A non-resident heir wishing to sell inherited property in Cosenza faces a series of procedural requirements that must be addressed before any transfer can occur. These include completion of the succession declaration, cadastral alignment, resolution of any building code irregularities, and procurement of the required energy performance certificate. The heir must obtain an Italian tax identification number and may grant a power of attorney to enable the firm to act on their behalf before the notary public. Capital gains taxation for non-resident sellers is governed by specific provisions, and applicable bilateral tax treaties must be considered to avoid double taxation in the country of residence.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL CLIENTS IN COSENZA

• How long does the property purchase process take in Cosenza?
  • From the signing of the preliminary contract (compromesso) to the final notarial deed (rogito), the typical timeframe in Cosenza ranges from sixty to one hundred and twenty days, depending on the complexity of due diligence, mortgage approval if applicable, and cadastral verifications. Building compliance issues may extend this period.
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• Is a power of attorney sufficient to complete a property sale in Cosenza without being present?
  • A non-resident owner may grant a special power of attorney (procura speciale notarile) to an appointed representative, enabling the sale of property in Cosenza without the owner's physical presence at the notarial deed. The power of attorney must be executed before an Italian consulate abroad or before a foreign notary with subsequent apostille and sworn translation.
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• Can a foreign citizen purchase property in Cosenza without Italian residency?
  • Yes, subject to the verification of reciprocity conditions under Italian law. Citizens of countries with which Italy maintains reciprocity agreements — including the United States, the United Kingdom, and all EU member states — may acquire real property in Cosenza without holding Italian residency. The purchaser must obtain an Italian fiscal code prior to the transaction.
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• Do I need to pay IMU property tax as a non-resident owner in Cosenza?
  • Non-resident property owners in Cosenza are generally subject to IMU (Imposta Municipale Unica) at the applicable municipal rate, which varies by municipality and property category. The primary residence exemption is not available to non-resident owners unless specific conditions are met. The firm advises on the applicable rates and filing obligations.
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